Chapter 22 Summary

Anodos has been traveling for three days when he reaches the edge of a forest. A young boy appears and warns Anodos to beware of the forest because it is enchanted. Anodos acknowledges the notice but quickly forgets it upon entering the wood. His spirits are buoyed as his Shadow seems to disappear. He fancies himself a great knight in the tradition of Sir Galahad. Just as the thought crosses his mind, a knight clad in shining armor approaches Anodos. The knight appears to be almost a mirror image of Anodos. Anodos trembles at the thought of fighting the mighty warrior and instead follows behind him, stupefied.

The knight leads Anodos to a tower devoid of any adornment and barely accessible among the tree trunks. Anodos is ordered inside with his Shadow while his horse is sent away. For several days Anodos remains...